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[brazuca1]

I became a citizen of the US recently by the naturalization process and i have a daughter that is 17 years old now, lives with me, and has been a permanent resident  for 9 years like I was until now, and as I understand she became citizen too. My question is:  can she apply for an American passport  or does she have to get the certificate of naturalization N600 first, before getting the passport? If yes for the passport answer, what would be the documents list to send to the Dept Of State to apply for it?
Thank you.

[FindLaw_AHK]

If a child receives a derivative citizenship through the parents by naturalization then the child may not need the certificate of naturalization to prove citizenship. Read U.S. Code below:

TITLE 22 > CHAPTER 38 > § 2705

§ 2705. Documentation of citizenship

The following documents shall have the same force and effect as proof of United States citizenship as certificates of naturalization or of citizenship issued by the Attorney General or by a court having naturalization jurisdiction:

(1) A passport, during its period of validity (if such period is the maximum period authorized by law), issued by the Secretary of State to a citizen of the United States.

(2) The report, designated as a “Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States”, issued by a consular officer to document a citizen born abroad. For purposes of this paragraph, the term “consular officer” includes any United States citizen employee of the Department of State who is designated by the Secretary of State to adjudicate nationality abroad pursuant to such regulations as the Secretary may prescribe.

To apply for a U.S. Passport, visit the Travel.State.Gov: First Time Applicants. Naturalization Certificate may be used as primary evidence of U.S. Citizenship. For clarification, consult with a local Immigration Lawyer.

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